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Automation Squad

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AI for Drilling Machine Operators

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · O*NET 51-4032.00 · Job Zone 2 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

6 of 6tools on this list have an AI solution available today

Counted by matching the tools this occupation is documented as using against a corpus of 226,452 AI products, MCP servers, skills and connectors. Where a tool has no match, we say so rather than inventing one.

AI you can use for this job

12 matched to the tools drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic use. Showing 12.

  • Microsoft Excel

    MCP server

    Microsoft's Excel is a spreadsheet application used by millions of users across the world. It is part of the Office ecosystem and is considered the industry standard for spreadsheets. Only files on OneDrive for Business (available with Office 365 and Sharepoint server) are su

    Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Word

    MCP server

  • Computer Control

    MCP server

  • Excel

    MCP server

  • Excel

    Skill

  • Inventory Planner

    App

    Inventory Planner is a software that helps businesses automate inventory management and planning on a centralized platform. It is an essential tool for businesses with large inventories and multiple locations. Avoid overstock and out-of-stocks through accurate, data-driven foreca

  • Microsoft 365 Excel

    App

    Make (make.com)

  • PowerOffice

    App

    Make (make.com)

  • SAP S/4HANA

    MCP server

    SAP S/4HANA is an intelligent ERP suite that helps businesses manage finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations in real time.

    SAP S/4HANA

  • SAP S/4HANA

    App

    Make (make.com)

  • Spreadsheet

    Skill

  • Spreadsheetcom

    App

The tools this job actually uses

6 documented for this occupation. Showing 6, hot technologies first. A filled dot means an AI solution exists for it.

  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • SAP softwarehot
  • Automated inventory software
  • Computerized numerical control CNC software

What this job involves

17 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 17.

  1. Verify conformance of machined work to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, or fixed or telescoping gauges.
  2. Study machining instructions, job orders, or blueprints to determine dimensional or finish specifications, sequences of operations, setups, or tooling requirements.
  3. Move machine controls to lower tools to workpieces and to engage automatic feeds.
  4. Verify that workpiece reference lines are parallel to the axis of table rotation, using dial indicators mounted in spindles.
  5. Establish zero reference points on workpieces, such as at the intersections of two edges or over hole locations.
  6. Change worn cutting tools, using wrenches.
  7. Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools, according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties.
  8. Position and secure workpieces on tables, using bolts, jigs, clamps, shims, or other holding devices.
  9. Observe drilling or boring machine operations to detect any problems.
  10. Lift workpieces onto work tables either manually or with hoists or direct crane operators to lift and position workpieces.
  11. Turn valves and direct flow of coolants or cutting oil over cutting areas.
  12. Install tools in spindles.
  13. Perform minor assembly, such as fastening parts with nuts, bolts, or screws, using power tools or hand tools.
  14. Operate single- or multiple-spindle drill presses to bore holes so that machining operations can be performed on metal or plastic workpieces.
  15. Lay out reference lines and machining locations on work, using layout tools, and applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques.
  16. Sharpen cutting tools, using bench grinders.
  17. Operate tracing attachments to duplicate contours from templates or models.
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